DR safari?

Has anyone experienced any jeep safaris in the Dominican Republic like
the "Outback Safari" which is advertised on
http://www.outbacksafari.com.do/ ?
What is it like? Is it worth going on if I have a week of vacation in
the DR?

Thank you.

We went on one of the safaris. It was a great time. loved the waterfall,
everyone taking the trip were really into it, had a great meal at a little
restaurant in the back country (included in the cost of the trip). The
operators brought a big bottle of rum and some coke (the drink, not the
drug) and passed it around to all. It was fun, but be advised that it can
be pretty boozy.
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Has anyone experienced any jeep safaris in the Dominican Republic like
the "Outback Safari" which is advertised on
http://www.outbacksafari.com.do/ ?
What is it like? Is it worth going on if I have a week of vacation in
the DR?

Thank you.

wrote:
Has anyone experienced any jeep safaris in the Dominican Republic like
the "Outback Safari" which is advertised on
http://www.outbacksafari.com.do/ ?
What is it like? Is it worth going on if I have a week of vacation in
the DR?

When are you going and where are you going to be based?

Julie
Who is also going to the DR in March.

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Do you recall the name of the particular safari company you went with?
Was it "Outback Safari"?
Was the waterfall you visited the one with "27 waterfall" levels that
you slide down from?
Where do you keep your valuables secure while swimming at the
waterfall?

Thanks,
Greg

BARBARA WILLIAMS wrote:
We went on one of the safaris. It was a great time. loved the
waterfall,
everyone taking the trip were really into it, had a great meal at a
little
restaurant in the back country (included in the cost of the trip).
The
operators brought a big bottle of rum and some coke (the drink, not
the
drug) and passed it around to all. It was fun, but be advised that
it can
be pretty boozy.

We meant to go on the tour when we were there in Jan. 2003 but ended up
not going (had too much planned and wanted more beach days). We emailed
the company a couple of times and spoke with them on the phone. They
were very polite and very helpful. We even bought some beautiful safari
hats from them. Others said they really enjoyed it. It is a bumpy ride
though and some people did get "car sick".

Now, I don't *think* that Outback Safari takes you to jump off the
Damajagua Falls, but other jeep safaris do. So, please take care,
especially if you have children with you. Be safe. See links below on
recent tragedy.

http://debsdrtravels.proboards35.com...m=1105711 144
http://debsdrtravels.proboards35.com...m=1105543 529


wrote:
Has anyone experienced any jeep safaris in the Dominican Republic like
the "Outback Safari" which is advertised on
http://www.outbacksafari.com.do/ ?
What is it like? Is it worth going on if I have a week of vacation in
the DR?

Thank you.

Yikes! Thanks for the info at the link to Debbie's DR Travel board.
From what it says there, it sounds like Damajagua Falls is dangerous at
any time. Or is it only dangerous during excessive rain?

How safe are the tides at the beaches? I'm talking about the beaches
not reserved for the resorts. I hear that a red flag indicates
dangerous tides, but does that mean that a beach with no flags is
probably safe?

Peace,
Greg

So, please take care,
especially if you have children with you. Be safe. See links below on

recent tragedy.


http://debsdrtravels.proboards35.com...m=1105711 144

http://debsdrtravels.proboards35.com...m=1105543 529

Yes, it was Outback now that you mention it.
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Do you recall the name of the particular safari company you went with?
Was it "Outback Safari"?
Was the waterfall you visited the one with "27 waterfall" levels that
you slide down from?
Where do you keep your valuables secure while swimming at the
waterfall?

Thanks,
Greg

BARBARA WILLIAMS wrote:
We went on one of the safaris. It was a great time. loved the
waterfall,
everyone taking the trip were really into it, had a great meal at a
little
restaurant in the back country (included in the cost of the trip).
The
operators brought a big bottle of rum and some coke (the drink, not
the
drug) and passed it around to all. It was fun, but be advised that
it can
be pretty boozy.